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January 30, 2026 · Adams Balloon A55S · N4010K
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Adams Balloon A55S (2017)
Tail Number
N4010K
Operator
Adams Steven H
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN26LA108
The pilot reported that the hot air ballon flight lasted about 45 minutes and covered a distance of about 1.2 miles at 1,000 ft above ground level. During landing, a person assisting with recovery of another balloon came over to assist with recovery of the accident balloon. She grabbed the edge of the basket upon initial contact with the ground in an attempt to stabilize the balloon. However, the basket subsequently lifted off the ground 4 to 5 ft before coming to a stop. As the balloon became airborne again, the person assisting lost her hold on the basket and fell to the ground. The person did not initially seek medical treatment, but later in the day, she was diagnosed with a broken leg. There was no damage to the balloon, nor were there any injuries to the pilot and two passengers onboard.
NTSB Probable Cause
The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the hot air ballon flight lasted about 45 minutes and covered a distance of about 1.2 miles at 1,000 ft above ground level. During landing, a person assisting with recovery of another balloon came over to assist with recovery of the accident balloon. She grabbed the edge of the basket upon initial contact with the ground in an attempt to stabilize the balloon. However, the basket subsequently lifted off the ground 4 to 5 ft before coming to a stop. As the balloon became airborne again, the person assisting lost her hold on the basket and fell to the ground. The person did not initially seek medical treatment, but later in the day, she was diagnosed with a broken leg. There was no damage to the balloon, nor were there any injuries to the pilot and two passengers onboard.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportN/A (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAdams Balloon A55S
Tail NumberN4010K
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorAdams Steven H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsN/A · N/A · None
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 F / 14 F
Altimeter30.40 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC